Arthroscopy is a procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” During shoulder arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your shoulder joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.
Why Do You Need Arthroscopy Shoulder?
There are many benefits of Arthroscopy Shoulder, some benefits are listed below:
- Arthroscopy often results in less pain and stiffness, fewer complications, a shorter (if any) hospital stay, and faster recovery than open surgery.
- Less swelling and inflammation. An arthroscopic procedure makes very tiny incisions versus 'open' surgery, which may require large openings in the skin.
- Faster healing.
- Better return to function.
- Lower risk of complications.